Vocab 4 for STAAR test, words 1-25

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BEST

Back

BEST means best. It means 2 answers are correct, but one is better.

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If an author has been _________, then you believe what they've said.

Back

effective

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The ______ is the writer of the text.

Back

author

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When you're asked how to IMPROVE a sentence, you're really asked how to make the sentence ________.

Back

better

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The ____ of a story is the events that happen.

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plot

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a story.

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Define 'character' in the context of a story.

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'setting' mean in literature?

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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What is the purpose of a 'thesis statement'?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.